Famous songs recommended for musical beginners
“Musicals seem a bit intimidating…” Do you ever feel that way?
In fact, the world of musicals is full of timeless songs that almost everyone has heard at least once.
From the passionate dance numbers performed in the rain, to heart-wrenching love songs that resonate deep within, to choral pieces that illuminate grand stories—the magical world woven by music and performance is sure to captivate you.
This time, we’ll introduce a selection of gems that even newcomers to musicals can enjoy.
Why not open the door to the wonderful world of musicals yourself?
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Classic songs recommended for musical beginners (11–20)
Annie — TomorrowAileen Quinn
Annie is a work that has been performed on stage in Japan in Japanese.
The stage production from Broadway was adapted into a film as the 1982 movie Annie, and a remake was released in 2014.
Tomorrow is a song with a melody line you can’t forget once you’ve heard it.
The Greatest Showman — This Is MeKeala Settle
A song that resonates with a message of courage to speak to the world and pride in the “true self” everyone possesses.
Released by Atlantic Records in October 2017, it won Best Original Song at the 75th Golden Globe Awards.
As part of the soundtrack for the film The Greatest Showman, it became beloved worldwide and was a massive hit, reaching a peak of No.
3 in the UK.
Celebrating the strength to stand up to prejudice and discrimination and the importance of accepting oneself, this heartwarming track supports everyone who wishes to live authentically.
Les Misérables ~ Do You Hear the People Sing?Les Misérables Cast
A musical based on Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables.
Its stage premiere was held in London in 1985.
The film adaptation was released in 2012, directed by Tom Hooper.
Hugh Jackman played the lead role of Jean Valjean, showcasing his outstanding singing ability.
The Producers ~ I Wanna Be a ProducerMel Brooks
Down-on-his-luck producer Max and accountant Leo scheme to strike it rich by staging a deliberately terrible musical.
That’s the brilliant comedy The Producers.
It’s so comically over-the-top that no one could dislike its story.
“I Wanna Be a Producer” is a song in which, amid the tedium of life as an accountant, he sings about his dream of making it on Broadway.
School of Rock ~ If only you would listenAndrew Lloyd Webber
A song that colors a moving story filled with dreams and passion.
Its gentle melody, which tenderly embraces the worries and wishes of children, resonates deeply with audiences.
The piece delicately portrays the earnest desire for parents and teachers to understand their feelings.
This song, featured in the musical based on the film “School of Rock,” was nominated for four Tony Awards in 2016 and won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical.
It’s a recommended track for anyone looking to bridge the emotional distance between adults and children.